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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School webinar series will offer helpful guidance on how schools can start or expand their farm to school program in 2015. This 11-part webinar series will help participants develop new strategies for bringing local foods into the lunchroom and will include topics like building a team, menu planning and program sustainability.
Date:
March 23, 2015
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Hosted by the Regional Education Laboratory (REL) Central at Marzano Research, this April 8 webinar will provide participants with research and information about the instructional and organizational practices of rural districts that have closed the achievement gap.
Date:
March 22, 2015
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This upcoming webinar will focus on strategies to effectively reach young men of color in community schools through the lens of President Obama's initiative known as
My Brother's Keeper. Webinar presenters will also discuss how to leverage community partnerships to address racial and educational disparities.
Date:
February 22, 2015
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The Regional Education Laboratories (REL) are presenting webinars which focus on rural education topics. REL Central will present the March 4 Webinar. REL Southwest will host the March 5 Webinar.
Date:
February 20, 2015
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The Rural School and Community Trust joins the
National Education Association (NEA) in commemorating
Read Across America on Monday, March 2, 2015.
Date:
February 04, 2015
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Through the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School Grant Program, schools are able to incorporate fresh, local food into their school meals and teach students about healthy eating through hands-on experience in their own school gardens as well as nutrition education in the classroom.
Date:
October 29, 2014
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Throughout the United States, GEAR UP programs in rural communities face unique challenges trying to facilitate college readiness and access for low-income, first-generation students, ranging from transportation issues, teacher quality and turnover, and inadequate K-12 resources and rigor to lack of post-secondary education and economic development opportunities.
Date:
October 06, 2014
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In an effort to make a positive impact on the lives of educators and their students, the University of Farmers Education Foundation is giving away $1 million in grants to America's teachers. Parents, students and fellow-educators can help by saying "Thank You" to an educator that's made a difference in his or her life and the community
Date:
September 16, 2014
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A tour of California schools using the community-schools model to support children and families garners significant attention.
Date:
November 19, 2013
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